The North East of England has long had a proud history of community growing around the Tyne, the Wear and further afield.
See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in this region, as well as local news, events and case studies. Meanwhile, there are lots of useful information resources available for North East England farmers, gardeners and growers on our Resources page. .
Find out about SF&G's involvement in the Growing Middlesbrough project.
If you are looking for members that offer commissioned health, social care or special education services (such as care farms), please follow this link
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Station Master's Community Wildlife Garden | Whitley Bay |
| Sunderland Community Farm | Sunderland |
| The Hop Garden | Gateshead |
| The Lanes Community Garden | York |
| The Market Garden (Sedgefield) C.I.C. | County Durham |
| Trimdon Community Garden | Durham |
| Turn About Pegasus | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| Ushaw Moor Community Garden | Durham |
| West End Women & Girls Centre | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Whitley Bay Community Allotment and Gardens | Whitley Bay |
If you want information on our work in North Eastern England then please contact admin@farmgarden.org.uk.
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